Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2248 x 1080. iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) | iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.21 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 46290 | Rs. 46999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 46290. The launch Date of the second phone is November 07, 2023. The cost of iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 46999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.21 inches which falls short to iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 402 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.6% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.8%. Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 18.7:9 aspect ratio where as iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v8.1 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) | iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Mi 8 | 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May, 2018 | November 07, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.8 x 154.9 x 7.6 mm | 75.9 x 163.2 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 203.7 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Legend, Alpha | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248 pixels | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.8% | ~ 89.6% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | HDR10+, P3 Color Gamut, 3000nits Brightness, 2160Hz High frequency PWM dimming |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 16 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | NSA: n1/n3/n7/n8/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Proximity | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | DLNA | |
| Extra Features | Q1 Chip, LPDDR5X, Wet Touch Technology | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS 64 MP ƒ/2.57 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 119˚, AF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro,Pro Video, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure,Astro,Tilt Shift,Fish eye | Front: Portrait, Photo, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 750 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3400 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Graphite |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4.0+ | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |